Games like The Need for Speed on Steam Deck

4 of the 5 modern alternatives to The Need for Speed (1994) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is art of rally at € 24,99. One is made by independent developers.

The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.

Other devices: PlayStation 3 Xbox 4 Switch 3

Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.

Asphalt Legends Unite

Free + in-app purchases

The big free-to-play arcade racer with licensed supercars, and the best option on phones and tablets.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Asphalt Legends Unite runs on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. Not available on Linux, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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art of rally Indie

€ 24,99

A stylish, minimalist indie rally racer with a stunning look.

art of rally is also an alternative to 2 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

art of rally runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered

€ 29,99

Cops versus racers on open roads, the purest expression of what the first Need for Speed was chasing.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Playable

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.

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Forza Horizon 5

€ 59,99

A gorgeous open-world racer widely seen as the genre's best.

Forza Horizon 5 is also an alternative to 1 other classic

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Forza Horizon 5 runs on PC, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Not on Steam Deck

These alternatives to The Need for Speed are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:

All 5 games like The Need for Speed